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Storage Rentals of America, located at 3101 50th Street, is one of two facilities in the Lubbock area. Our self-storage facility is a valuable asset to the community, offering convenient and reliable storage solutions. Our strategic location is near the busy intersection of 50th St. and Slide Rd. It makes it easy for both residents and businesses to access our services.
Our drive-up storage units offer unparalleled convenience, allowing swift and hassle-free access to store your belongings. Committed to the safety and security of your items, our facility is fully fenced, well-lit, and equipped with a dependable gate system, ensuring your possessions are protected around the clock.
At Storage Rentals of America, flexibility is at the core of what we offer. With our month-to-month leasing options, you can manage your storage duration without being tied down by lengthy contracts. Our call center operates 7 days a week, providing multiple convenient options for moving in—online, over the phone, or in person. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive range of moving and packing supplies available on-site for your convenience.
Whether transitioning between homes, decluttering, or needing extra space for your business inventory, Storage Rentals of America in Lubbock is dedicated to simplifying your storage journey. Our commitment is to deliver a secure, convenient, and customer-focused storage experience tailored to your needs. Stop by and experience the Storage Rentals of America difference.
Disc locks are required for all units and can be purchased at the office.
Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Lubbock.
Lubbock is the county seat of Lubbock County. The 2020 census counted 257,141 people living in this city. It is found in the Great Plains area of northwestern Texas. Lubbock is in a growth phase. The estimate for the population in 2022 was 263,930. The extended Lubbock metropolitan area, which includes the surrounding communities, has a population of 328,283 (2022 estimate).
Lubbock was built in Comanche territory by forcing the native people off their land. In 1876, Lubbock County was founded by Thomas Lubbock, who was the brother of Francis Lubbock. Francis was the governor of Texas during the U.S. Civil War. In 1884, the tiny Lubbock outpost had a post office. In 1891, the city of Lubbock became the county seat and in 1898, the city was incorporated when the first railroad arrived in the area.
In contemporary times, the city is known for being the birthplace of rock and roll legend Buddy Holly. It has the largest area of agriculture dedicated to growing cotton in the world. It is the location of Texas Tech University, with enough student enrollment to make it the sixth-largest college in Texas.
The modern nickname for the city is “Hub City” because it is the center of the regional economy, educational services, and health care for multiple counties.
Lubbock is a ranching town that was built in an area full of cotton plantations.
The local economy depends on education, healthcare, retail, and hospitality. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is manageable. The median household income is $54,060 per year, which is about $15,000 less than the American average of $69,021. The economy is gaining jobs faster than the national average. Lubbock's predicted job growth rate for the next decade is a fantastic 39.8%, compared to the predicted national average of 33.5%.
The industries offering the most jobs are health care (14%), education (13.8%), hospitality (10.7%), construction (5.8%), finance/insurance (4.4%), public administration (3.9%), and waste management (3.8%).
The best neighborhoods are on the south side of the town.
Here are a few areas with the priciest homes for sale:
The Lubbock Independent School District is the administrator of the public schools. The school district spends $12,135 annually for each student. The student-to-teacher ratio of 13 to one is an exceptionally good ratio, creating a small class size.
There are 15 private schools in Lubbock. The top-ranked private schools are Sharp Academy (K to 12th), Trinity Christian School (PK to 12th), and All Saints Episcopal School (PK to 12th).
There are four colleges and universities within a 50-mile area. Lubbock's schools are the four-year public Texas Tech University and the private four-year Lubbock Christian University.
The City of Lubbock has an elected mayor and six elected members serving on the City Council.
The Lubbock Parks & Recreation Department manages the 80+ public parks, facilities, and programs for recreational activities. There are park shelters, playgrounds, picnic areas, walking/jogging tracks, basketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts, dog parks, and disc golf courses.
If you want to buy a home in Lubbock, the median home price is $255,000. This price is trending down by -12.1% year-over-year. The good news is that it’s a buyer’s market with a greater supply of homes listed for sale than interested buyers.
The cost of living in Lubbock is 5% lower than found in other Texan cities and 13% lower than the average for cities across the country.